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If Cornus were a celebrity, it would be Bear Grylls. It’s strong, resilient and attractive for it’s can do attitude. Commonly referred to as Dogwoods, Cornus are roughty–toughty plants. They tolerate shade and offer great winter colour. Dogwoods will happily tolerate Brighton chalk

Each Month I will show you the plant or tree that is shining a light for me. This month is the turn of Daphne Odorata. If Daphne were a celebrity, it would be Michelle Obama. This is a plant that has style, class and inhabits her space well. It’s always presentable and never straggly. Daphne i

Chelsea Flower Show marks a seminal point in my year. It comes at the end of the spring rush to get gardens tidied up and marks the end of my academic year. Its one long exhalation of relief on all counts. This year though the only thing I could say about Chelsea was weeds. I was really disappoint